Huntington's Disease

By. Jordan Heinrich

Huntington's Disease

By. Jordan Heinrich

What it is ?

Huntington's Disease is inherited disease that causes the progressive breakdown (degeneration) of nerve cells in the brain. Huntington's disease has a broad impact on a person's functional abilities and usually results in movement, thinking (cognitive) and psychiatric disorders.

Causes, Complications, Treatment

Causes:
Inherited defect.
50% chance of disorder.
Complications:
Gets worse over time.
The person will need help with all activities.
Late in the disease might be confined to be in bed and unable to speak.
Treatment:
No treatment to alter the course.
Medication that can lessen symptoms.

Life Outlook

Onset-death is 10-30 years.
Juvenile onset in fewer than 15 years.

Causes, Complications, Treatment

Causes:
Inherited defect.
50% chance of disorder.
Complications:
Gets worse over time.
The person will need help with all activities.
Late in the disease might be confined to be in bed and unable to speak.
Treatment:
No treatment to alter the course.
Medication that can lessen symptoms.